by Julia Breul, Associate Director of Social Impact Journeys Tourism and environmentalism are, in many ways, in direct conflict. It…
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Stories from the Field
For us, travel is more than just what you see – it’s also about who you can help. Whether that’s sharing tourism dollars with a developing country, sending a group of children on an adventure through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program, or directly lending a hand to support communities and conservation worldwide. We put our money where our mouth is. Here are some stories of how Elevate travelers have helped around the world – join them!
Eight Tips for Traveling on Your Next Philanthropic Donor Trip
To acknowledge how you make sense and meaning of your experiences on any philanthropic donor trip, you must carve out…
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4 Ways to Support Positive Group Dynamics on Donor Trips
By Julia Breul, Associate Director of Social Impact Journeys In our experience working on the nuts and bolts of donor…
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A Donor’s Perspective on Site Visits and Nonprofit Travel
Interview with Lori Barra, Executive Director, Philanthropist, and Donor By Julia Breul and Dana Droller At Elevate Destinations, we are…
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Donor Trip Checklist: 7 Steps to Assess Whether or Not Your Site Visit is Feasible
We know your time is precious. All travel planners and fundraising staff are juggling a million initiatives and details. However,…
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Wildlife Wednesday – Week Four
Along with the rest of the world, the Elevate team is working from home and pressing pause on our travels….
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Wildlife Wednesday – Week Three
Along with the rest of the world, the Elevate team is working from home and pressing pause on our travels….
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How to Navigate Your Next Donor Trip with COVID-19 in the Picture
Travel is one of the many industries that has taken a direct hit from COVID-19. It is hard to judge…
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Wildlife Wednesday – Week Two
Along with the rest of the world, the Elevate team is working from home and pressing pause on our travels….
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Wildlife Wednesday – Week One
Along with the rest of the world, the Elevate team is working from home and pressing pause on our travels….
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Sri Lankan Youths Discover Their Heritage at Polonnaruwa
Everyone deserves the chance to travel. All too often, seeing the world is a privilege reserved for the global elite….
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We Should Not Go Back to “Business as Usual”
by Meredith Hauser When the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, we’ll all breathe a sigh of relief. We’ll begin to…
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